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Astronomical Compendium, French?, 17th Century

Inventory Number 39561


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39561

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Billmeir Collection.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned
Physical material
Gilt brass
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Height: 58mm Width: 47mm Depth: 13mm
Inventory No
39561
Accession Number
1957-84/246

Description

Rectangular box with lid; nocturnal and equinoctial dial (gnomon and latitude quadrant stored under compass plate); lunar volvelle; horizontal string gnomon dial with inset compass (glass devitrified); circle with graduated semicircle and alidade; suspension ring.